Senior Manager - Corporate Strategy And Partnerships

Michael Page; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Senior Strategy Manager for a government organization in the UAE. This role involves driving the design and implementation of strategic programs to enhance the UAE's knowledge economy. Candidates must have a strong consulting background and the ability to engage C-level management.

Benefits

Competitive tax-free salary and package

Unique opportunity to be part of an entrepreneurial environment

Qualifications

• Must have 5 years' experience in consulting from an international strategy/management consulting firm.
• Experience in both strategy consulting and relevant industry is beneficial.
• Excellent verbal and written presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive the strategic conceptualization and design of programs.
• Spearhead the implementation of key programs ensuring alignment with objectives.
• Cultivate a high-value network to foster entrepreneurial promotion and partnerships.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Data-driven analysis

Financial planning

Education

Undergraduate degree from a top-tier international university

MBA or relevant master's degree

Job description

As the Senior Strategy Manager within the Corporate Affairs department, you will focus on the design and delivery of existing and new programs as well as create new partnerships to maximise the value of the entity's core assets as well as advance the UAE's knowledge economy. Client Details This is a government organisation exploring a broad range of new cultural, educational and socio - economic strategic initiatives for Abu Dhabi to create a lasting impact. Description * Drive the strategic conceptualization and design of new and existing programs to advance the UAE's knowledge economy. * Spearhead the implementation of key programs, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and intended outcomes. * Formulate and monitor critical performance indicators and risk mitigation strategies for optimal program success. * Oversee financial planning and cost optimization across the program portfolio, ensuring efficient resource allocation. * Cultivate and strategically leverage a high-value network of local and global entities to foster entrepreneurial promotion, knowledge creation, and partnerships. * Develop and present high-quality, data-driven strategic analyses and actionable recommendations to senior leadership. * Provide strategic guidance and oversight to junior team members, ensuring successful program delivery and team development. Job Offer * Competitive tax-free salary and package * Unique opportunity to be a part of an entrepreneurial environment within a government entity with a focus on creating sustainable social impact.

* Must have an undergraduate degree from a top - tier international university, preferably in the fields of economics, business administration, finance, public policy, or engineering. * An MBA or relevant master's degree is strongly beneficial but not essential. * Must have 5 years' experience in consulting from an international strategy/management consulting firm, or a mix of strategy consulting and relevant industry experience (with at least 3 years in a consulting firm). * Highly motivated and driven, with the ability to influence stakeholders and build long- lasting relationships. * Excellent verbal and written presentation skills. * Ability to interact and engage with the C-level management and executive leadership team. * Mast be willing to relocate to Abu Dhabi, UAE.